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Northern Cafe

5 reviews$Closed11:30am - 8:30pm
🥢Chinese Restaurant✨Solo OutingFamily Time👯Group Hangout
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📍15486 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
📞(310) 217-1268
🌐northerncafegardena.com
Business Hours
Monday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday
11:30am - 8:30pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

Northern Cafe
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📍15486 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
📞(310) 217-1268
🌐northerncafegardena.com
Business Hours
Monday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday
11:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday
11:30am - 8:30pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Northern Cafe is a casual Chinese restaurant on South Western Ave in Gardena, CA, known for generous portions at truly budget-friendly prices. The menu covers a wide range of flavors, from spicy hot pot to savory green onion pancakes, hearty noodles, and crisp green beans. The attentive staff is a genuine standout, with regulars noting that servers remember their preferences and personal orders after just a few visits. The warm, welcoming atmosphere suits solo meals, family dinners, and group outings alike. Online ordering is available for those who prefer to pick up or dine in on their own schedule.

Highlights

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Crowd-favorite dumplingsReviewers praise the dumplings as a must-order on every visit.
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Spicy hot potThe hot pot is bold, flavorful, and a top pick for spice lovers.
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Exceptional valueGenerous portions and low prices make every meal feel like a great deal.
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Attentive serviceStaff remember regular customers' orders, so every visit feels personal.

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